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Old 07-28-2010 | 03:01 PM
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1in Billet Aluminum Wheel Spacers

Looking to get these since I have 05 wheels on my 00 GT.

I do have one question... it says "Note: will not fit stock factory wheels"


My question is, is this what I need so that my wheels are not sunken in as much, or will they not work since the wheels I have are made by Ford (stock for the 2005)?
 
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Old 07-28-2010 | 03:06 PM
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Should work fine, i have those exact ones on my car atm.
 
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Old 07-28-2010 | 03:52 PM
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You probably will have to trim your axle studs so they don't interfere with the wheel hub. Not a big deal. Grab a cutoff wheel. Hacksaw is not so good. You want clean edges.
 
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Old 07-28-2010 | 05:35 PM
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Anyone have 05-09 factory bullitts that use these spacers??

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck
You probably will have to trim your axle studs so they don't interfere with the wheel hub. Not a big deal. Grab a cutoff wheel. Hacksaw is not so good. You want clean edges.
I have a grinder, so if thats what needs to be done it shouldnt be a big deal.
 
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Old 07-28-2010 | 06:35 PM
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I almost dont reccomend these after the trouble ive been having out of em today. It'd prob be best to get the H&R ones instead of the no names.
 
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Old 07-28-2010 | 08:15 PM
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How have they been giving you trouble?

And why do you call them no names?

I'm curious, because I don't know how I feel about dropping an extra $50 on the H&R. It already sucks to be spending $100 but I feel like its needed.
 

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Old 07-28-2010 | 08:23 PM
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H&R all the way. Know a few guys that have them on their Cobra wheels and love them, no balancing issues or anything from their word.

I think they say they don't work with stock wheels because the lugs wouldn't be long (or too long and hit like r3d said) enough? Thats my only guess.
 
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Old 07-28-2010 | 08:24 PM
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Honestly, I'm debating on just getting the 1/2" ones instead. I don't think it looks right when the wheel/tire is further out than the fender, but I also don't like it sunk in. I think that the 1/2" spacer will even it out to where its even with the fender but not protruding out.
 
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Old 07-28-2010 | 08:28 PM
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I found these ones from LMR for only 70$

Thoughts?
 
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Old 07-28-2010 | 09:34 PM
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those are another set of no named ones..

I honestly think these things have warped my new axles I just put in. Pay the extra money for a name, theres a reason.

And trust me you'll want 1 inchers.
 
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Old 07-28-2010 | 09:40 PM
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Try these on the rear, they are by H&R: http://www.americanmuscle.com/h-r-spacers-25mm.html
 
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Old 07-28-2010 | 11:03 PM
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There is no reason to pay more 50$ more for them. I have the exact ones you were looking at, have had not a single issue since i put em on, and Yes you will want 1". And they actually made my rear ride a bit smoother. Also how would they warp axles?
 
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Old 07-29-2010 | 09:57 AM
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Be careful on how far out you go, cause the fender well can cut into the tire if you go out to far. On factory wheels and 1" spacer would be fine but if you get wider wheels you would want the spacers off. The no namers are fine. I got a set of the ones from AM and had no issues till I put the bigger wheels on.
 
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Old 07-29-2010 | 06:42 PM
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Ended up buying the 1" ones. Can't wait to put em on so it doesnt look so sunken in
 
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